A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2663744 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2665134 epoch_slot_no: 8334 block_no: 2663619 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2337 time: 2019-06-02 20:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31386bb1284f1b02d2c999961207bfaf56d1c898412c46a5a5e586b83f34e8e7Block Operator
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